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 You will visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park on tours to Bharatpur. There is an ancient Hindu temple, Keoladeo dedicated to Lord Shiva within the premises of the sanctuary. Ghana is a Hindi word, which means 'dense forest'. These two words combined together gave the park its name.
Prince Bhamji of Morvi state in Gujarat has transformed this area into a royal hunting ground for himself. Bharatpur reserve was given the status of a bird sanctuary but the erstwhile rulers of Bharatpur continued to enjoy the shooting rights over the area till 1972. The sanctuary was upgraded to a National Park in 1981. Dr. Salim Ali, an ornithologist, initiated the conservation activities in the park. The year 1985 was significant for the park because Keoladeo National Park was listed as the World Heritage Site.
On tours to Bharatpur, you will see colorful avifauna as it is home to a variety of bird species specially Siberian Crane, who migrate to this place in winters from all over the world. Bharatpur is home to 380 species of birds in the 29 sq km stretch of land.
Tours to Bharatpur is not just about Keoladeo National Park. You may also visit the Lohagarh Fort and the Palace. Maharaja Suraj Mal constructed the iron structure in the 18th century. The fort is invincible and even the British were not able to invade it in spite of several attacks. The fort has three palaces, namely, Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas. The palace is built in Mughal as well as Rajasthani style of architecture. The palace houses a government museum with exhibition of the artifacts, sculptures and inscriptions.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Agra. It is 56 km away from Bharatpur. The airport is connected with frequent flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Khajuraho and Lucknow.
By Rail: Bharatpur lies on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route line. It is well connected with Jaipur, Agra and Delhi by frequent trains.
By Road: Bharatpur is well connected by bus service with major cities like Jaipur, Sariska, Alwar, Deeg, Agra and Delhi.
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